Antonyms for the phrase "but then" include "therefore," "thus," "consequently" and "henceforth." These words signal a clear cause-and-effect relationship between two or more ideas, unlike "but then," which implies a contrast or contradiction. Other antonyms might include "also," "in addition," and "moreover," which suggest continuity rather than contrast. Depending on the context of the statement, antonyms for "but then" might also include words that signal agreement, such as "indeed," "absolutely," or "certainly." By using antonyms for "but then," writers can enhance their precision and clarity, indicating exactly how one idea relates to another.

What are the antonyms for But then?

• adv.

  • noun
  • on one hand
  ,
  • on the one hand
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Famous quotes with But then

• I think fish is nice, but then I think that rain is wet, so who am I to judge?

  Douglas Adams
• Be fair with others, but then keep after them until they're fair with you.

  Alan Alda
• I entered into Dawson's Creek to do a couple of episodes. They weren't sure about my role in the beginning, but then the chemistry kind of worked.

  Sasha Alexander
• I have spoken to expert audiences occasionally, but then no audience is expert over the whole range of things I want to explore.

  David Antin
• Those who excel in virtue have the best right of all to rebel, but then they are of all men the least inclined to do so.

  Aristotle

Synonyms:

scuttlebutt, scuttlebutt.